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Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Viswanathan Anand Among Sports Stars Invited For Ram Temple Inauguration

Cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, sprint queen PT Usha and footballer Bhaichung Bhutia are among the prominent sports personalities invited for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next week. The 500+ state guest list, accessed by PTI, features a mix of politicians, actors, sports stars and industrialists who have been invited for the event on Monday. Besides Tendulkar, World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev, 'little master' Sunil Gavaskar as well as Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble, Virendra Sehwag and Indian cricket coach Rahul Dravid are on the list too.

'Human chess' of mixed martial arts has taken Winnipeg UFC referee around the world

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Sachin Tendulkar Praises R Praggnanandhaa For Becoming India's No.1 Men's Chess Player

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa on Wednesday after the Chess prodigy clinched the number one spot among India's chess players following his victory over World Champion Ding Liren. Tendulkar took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and congratulated Praggnanandhaa for the remarkable triumph. He also sent best wishes for his upcoming fixtures and asked the 18-year-old to bring glory to India in international chess tournaments. "Big cheers to @rpraggnachess for this remarkable triumph against World Champion, Ding Liren. At the young age of 18, you haven't just dominated the game but also risen to become India's top-rated player. Best wishes for your upcoming challenges. Continue to bring glory to India on the international stage in chess," Tendulkar wrote on X.

R Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Ding Liren, Becomes Top Ranked Indian Chess Player

For the first time in his career, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has become India's top-ranked men's chess player, going past veteran Viswanathan Anand. Praggnanandhaa achieved the milestone after beating China's Ding Liren, the current world champion, in the 4th round of the Tata Steel Masters tournament on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dutchman Anish Giri emerge as the sole leader heading into the first rest day, as far as the Masters Group is concerned.

Sachin Tendulkar Praises R Praggnanandhaa For Becoming India's No.1 Men's Chess Player

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa on Wednesday after the Chess prodigy clinched the number one spot among India's chess players following his victory over World Champion Ding Liren. Tendulkar took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and congratulated Praggnanandhaa for the remarkable triumph. He also sent best wishes for his upcoming fixtures and asked the 18-year-old to bring glory to India in international chess tournaments. "Big cheers to @rpraggnachess for this remarkable triumph against World Champion, Ding Liren. At the young age of 18, you haven't just dominated the game but also risen to become India's top-rated player. Best wishes for your upcoming challenges. Continue to bring glory to India on the international stage in chess," Tendulkar wrote on X.

R Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Ding Liren, Becomes Top Ranked Indian Chess Player

For the first time in his career, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has become India's top-ranked men's chess player, going past veteran Viswanathan Anand. Praggnanandhaa achieved the milestone after beating China's Ding Liren, the current world champion, in the 4th round of the Tata Steel Masters tournament on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dutchman Anish Giri emerge as the sole leader heading into the first rest day, as far as the Masters Group is concerned.

Internet Erupt As R Praggnanandhaa Becomes India's No. 1 Men's Chess Player

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa once again made India proud as he defeated China's Ding Liren, the current world champion, in the 4th round of the Tata Steel Masters tournament on Wednesday. With this win, the chess prodigy has become India's top-ranked men's chess player, going past veteran Viswanathan Anand. Praggnanandhaa has been receiving warm wishes from all over the world as everyone lauded the 18-year-old champion on his vast accomplishment. Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani also did not shy away from congratulating Praggnanandhaa.

Adani Group To Back Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa

Considered one of India's brightest chess talents, 18-year-old Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's career will receive a major boost with backing from the Adani Group, which is committed to supporting sportspersons as they go full throttle in their quest to bring glory to India. Speaking after meeting the young chess ace, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said, "We are extremely proud to support the dynamic Praggnanandhaa. The speed and efficiency with which he has progressed in the sport is nothing short of remarkable, and truly an example to all Indians. There is nothing more noble than representing the nation and winning laurels at the highest levels, and the Adani Group is wholeheartedly devoted to supporting athletes in this journey."

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Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Viswanathan Anand Among Sports Stars Invited For Ram Temple Inauguration

'Human chess' of mixed martial arts has taken Winnipeg UFC referee around the world

Sachin Tendulkar Praises R Praggnanandhaa For Becoming India's No.1 Men's Chess Player

R Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Ding Liren, Becomes Top Ranked Indian Chess Player

Sachin Tendulkar Praises R Praggnanandhaa For Becoming India's No.1 Men's Chess Player

R Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Ding Liren, Becomes Top Ranked Indian Chess Player

Internet Erupt As R Praggnanandhaa Becomes India's No. 1 Men's Chess Player

Adani Group To Back Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa